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F395 NLC

1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

515,253 mi
Last recorded515,253 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter151,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF395 NLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2006 515,253 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 514,935 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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F395 NLC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 151,066 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F395 NLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F395 NLC registered?

F395 NLC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F395 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F395 NLC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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